Airframe Design Lead, Fuselage

What you’ll do: 

• Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
• Apply in depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate. Preferred experience with composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding
• Develop company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings 
• Work closely with and mentor other engineers on the design, stress and M&P teams
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
• Support manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications

What you need:

• 10+ years of experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles)
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
• Ability to design and analyze simple components
• A deep understanding of load paths and laminate design fundamentals
• Strong CAD skills in NX (preferred), Solidworks, Catia or Creo
• Experience with the design of
• Large bonded structures
• Sandwich construction
• Hand laid prepreg carbon fiber
• Machined metal
• Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts
• Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft
• Familiarity with PDM systems
• Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with analyzing and dispositioning product non-conformances
• Experience with the design of small passenger aircraft or helicopters
• Broad experience across a range of airframe structures (fuselage, wing, pylons, empennage)
• Experience with composite laminate definition in FiberSim

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $172,800 - $216,000 per year.

Archer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.